Botox Benefit
Aug
2
10:00 AM10:00

Botox Benefit

Join us on Saturday, August 2 from 10 AM to 7 PM at 4358 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles for a one-day pop-up benefiting Trudging Buddies. We're offering $250 unlimited Botox to the face, with all proceeds supporting our work in recovery, service, and community building. Support a great cause—and look good doing it.

Spots are limited. Call 323-377-3725 to reserve your appointment.

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TB Triathlon Club Kickoff
Sep
13
8:00 AM08:00

TB Triathlon Club Kickoff

  • Crystal Springs Picnic Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bring your running shoes as we'll do a light group run around Griffith Park, followed by a meet and greet with your Triathlon Club fellows.

We'll answer questions and help you determine whether you are looking to COMPETE or just COMPLETE your first triathlon. Plus, learn more about our swim program, designed to help train you up to meet your goals. 

All fitness levels welcome! 

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Spartan Race
Sep
20
6:00 AM06:00

Spartan Race

Ready to see what you’re made of? Join the Trudging Buddies as we train for the Spartan Stadium—an epic challenge inside a real stadium where grit meets glory.

Whether you're in recovery, rebuilding, or just ready to level up, this is your chance to push past limits, get stronger together, and discover what you’re truly capable of.

No experience necessary—just heart, hustle, and a little willingness to get muddy. Let’s train, transform, and take that starting line together.

Interested in joining? Text Linc at 323-252-0971

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TB Swim Kickoff
Sep
27
9:00 AM09:00

TB Swim Kickoff

Bring your swimsuit as we'll get in the water and do some safety fundamentals—like treading water, floating, and sighting-1-followed by a supervised open water swim practice, if you feel comfortable.

Come meet your Triathlon Club fellows, get your questions answered and decide whether you’re looking to COMPETE or just COMPLETE your first triathlon. Plus, learn more about our swim program, designed to help train you up to meet your goals.

All fitness levels welcome! We’ll meet at the beach area closest to public restrooms on the corner of 2nd and Bayshore.

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Resilience Ride
Nov
14
to Nov 16

Resilience Ride

Register Now: https://www.classy.org/event/socal-resilience-ride/e698795

Join us for the SoCal Resilience Ride, a three-day recovery weekend, featuring a cycling journey through Southern California celebrating strength, sobriety, and community.

Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or just passionate about movement with meaning, this ride is for you.

Hosted by and benefitting Trudging Buddies and The Phoenix, the Resilience Ride blends endurance, connection, and purpose—proving that together we go farther.

Expect scenic routes, campfire camaraderie, and unforgettable moments on and off the bike.

Looking to be of service? We need an army of volunteers to help make this experience possible.

Let’s ride toward resilience—together.

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Recovery Ride (NorCal)
Sep
11
to Sep 13

Recovery Ride (NorCal)

Register: https://www.castrocountryclub.org/recovery-ride

The Recovery Ride is a round-trip fundraising bike ride that supports the programs and activities of the Castro Country Club. Riders will depart from Sausalito on an amazing and adventurous ride through the hills of Marin and Sonoma County just north of San Francisco and arrive in Guerneville. After a day of fun activities, celebrations, and experiencing meaningful connections with other Riders, everyone gets back on their bikes and returns to Sausalito through a beautiful coastal route.

100% of net funds raised during the Ride will directly support Castro County Club programs and services that help thousands of people change their lives each year by supporting personal growth.

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Jan
18
6:30 PM18:30

Trudging Buddies Bowling Night

We’ll call it “cross training.” Yeah, that’s what we’ll call it!

Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship OFF the bike. We’ll meet at Shatto Lanes at 6:30 (before they fill up) and bowl a game or two before we head to an area restaurant for dinner. Don’t worry if you’re “no good at bowling.” Most of us were “no good on a bike” at some point too but we didn’t let that stop us. ❤️

https://www.facebook.com/events/518281775711536/

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Jan
1
9:00 AM09:00

Training Ride: Long Beach to Laguna

Set a positive intention for 2020 and spend New Years day biking along the coast from Long Beach to Laguna.

Former Parking Lot of Joe's Crab Shack
6550 Marina Drive
Long Beach, CA 90803 United States
Meet time: 9:00AM
Ride out: 9:30AM

50.3 Miles
Mostly Flat

Please come prepared…pump up your tires, make sure you have what you need to fix a flat tire and have water and electrolyte replacement in your bottles.

Please RVSP . :https://www.aidslifecycle.org/event/socal-long-beach-to-laguna-trudging-buddies-new-year-new-intentions-ride/

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New Rider Mixer and Info Session
Nov
23
5:00 PM17:00

New Rider Mixer and Info Session

  • 926 MASSELIN AVENUE LOS ANGELES United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

NEW BUDDIES !!!! We are having a mixer just for you.

  • Make friends with your teammates who are also new to ALC and new to TB

  • Meet your amazing captains

  • Ask all your Questions

  • Laugh

  • Eat Pizza

  • Get some free gear

  • Be a Part of !!!!

  • TECHNOLOGY will allow for REMOTE PARTICIPATION - TBD

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Nov
16
8:00 AM08:00

Climbing Nichols – Mulholland & Sepulveda with Trudging Buddies

RSVP here: https://www.aidslifecycle.org/event/socal-climbing-nichols-mulholland-sepulveda-with-trudging-buddies

Climb through the Hollywood Hills through Nichols Canyon to ride along Mulholland Drive with beautiful views of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. There will be two routes to chose from the second route will be shorter and only have 1 of the 2 climbs.

Longer Route:

Miles: 32.8

Elevation: 2,722


Shorter Route:

Miles: 20.4

Elevation: 2,000


Meet Up: 8:00am

Ride Out: 8:30am


Please bring:

A Bike Helmet

2 water bottles - 1 bottle should be filled with an electrolyte replacement drink.

Bike Frame Pump or C02 cartridges

Tire Irons

2 Tubes

Patch Kit

Identification



Strava Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/10617307

Training Ride Leaders: Dan Wentzel, David Stroud, A.J. Lewis & Ted Collins

New or have questions? Email Dan at danrwentzeljr@yahoo.com

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TB Training Ride with Different Spokes
Nov
10
8:30 AM08:30

TB Training Ride with Different Spokes

  • 3401 Riverside Drive Los Angeles, CA, 90027 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on this great training ride for cyclist of all experience levels.

ALC: Griffith Park to San Gabriel Mission
This is an AIDS/LifeCycle Official Training Ride
RIDE DESCRIPTION:
This ride gives you a choice of a flat and easy ride or a challenging hilly ride to the San Gabriel Mission.

The easier ride takes the LA River Bike Path for a short distance, and then crosses through Glassell Park, Highland Park and South Pasadena to the city of San Gabriel. After a break at the Mission we return pretty much the way we came.

The longer ride heads over Chevy Chase hill and down to the Rose Bowl before going through Pasadena to the San Gabriel Mission. We will stop at the Mission for a short break and head back via the Rose Bowl and over Lida to get back to the park. This ride has two challenging hills plus an optional short but steep climb on Glenoaks. There are also some flat stretches in between.

RIDE FACILITATOR:
Bryan J Blumberg

DISTANCE & ELEVATION:
Longer Route: 43.4 miles, elevation gain 2200 feet
Shorter Route: 24 miles, elevation gain 900 feet

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS:
Griffith Park Riverside Tennis Courts
3401 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA. 90027
Note: There are multiple tennis courts in Griffith Park, please navigate to the tennis courts at 3401 Riverside Drive.

MEET TIME AND ROLL OUT TIME:
Meet Time: 8:30 AM
Mandatory Safety Speech: 8:45 AM
Roll Out Time: 9:00 AM

LINK TO ROUTE:
Longer Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30953780
Shorter Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30953986

LINK TO EVENT ON DIFFERENT SPOKES CALENDAR:
https://tinyurl.com/y93ycv4f

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Basecamp Team Workout + Lunch
Nov
9
1:00 PM13:00

Basecamp Team Workout + Lunch

Join us for a FREE, 45-minute team workout, followed by lunch at Fresh Corn Grill. Basecamp is an ALC community partner who has supported Trudging Buddies team fundraisers over the past two years. This is a free high intensity interval training class exclusively for Trudging Buddies, so let’s turn it out and discover the extraordinary value of cross-training for the ride.

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/532949044105602/

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Oct
26
7:00 AM07:00

BEGINNERS TB Training Ride with Chain Gang

Meet UP LOCATION: Lower Crystal Springs Picnic Area, Griffith Park 4659 Crystal Springs Drive Los Angeles, CA 90027 United States

11 Miles, Mostly Flat OR 24 miles with added hill
Meet Time: 7:00am
Ride-Out Time: 8:30am
Heavy rain Cancels

Level: Beginner

Join the Chain Gang as we start the training season with a very special combo event: a stretching clinic by the amazing Tony Poland, followed by a short, flat ride through the quiet roads of Griffith Park and a loop around the studios in Burbank. New to cycling, just getting to know your bike or trying out clips? We will help you learn it all!

This ride is perfect for beginners and anyone looking for a fun, easy spin in good company, and all who want to learn about stretching and keeping your body healthy throughout the training season. Tony Poland is a long-time ALCer and a phenomenal Sports & Rehab Massage Therapist, and created a stretch series specially for ALC riders – come early and learn from one of the very best!

Meeting place is Lower Crystal Springs Picnic area, down the hill from the Ranger Station and past the baseball field – look for the orange TRL vests!

NOTE: This training ride will be followed by a BBQ sponsored by AIDS/LifeCycle.
Training Ride Leaders: Doreen Gonzales, Mel Embree, Chris Eisenberg

RSVP:

https://www.aidslifecycle.org/event/socal-chain-gang-stretches-and-rides-the-studio-loop/

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Oct
20
8:00 AM08:00

TB Training Ride with Fubar - 1/2 Way To Hollywood Sign

This week, Trudging Buddies will join FUBAR’s Intro to Climbing. Challenge yourself in a safe and supportive environment and catch great views below the Hollywood sign.

Meet at: RVCC Intersect, 2406 East 8th Street · Los Angeles

Meet time is 8:00AM
Ride out is: 8:30 AM

Length: 29 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,470
Route Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/15056553

Required items for all Training Rides. If you don’t have any of the items listed, please contact us. We’ll help you figure out what you need and where to get it!

A Bike Helmet
2 water bottles - 1 bottle should be filled with an electrolyte replacement drink.
Bike Frame Pump or C02 cartridges
Tire Irons
2 Tubes!
Patch Kit
Several energy bars
Identification

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